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8 Shows. DVD. Eight Shows: 4 hours, closed captioned, NTSC format, all region compatible. Here's where we'll take you... London: Mod and Trad -- London is quintessentially English?yet cosmopolitan. We check out the new -- the Millennium Bridge and the British Museum's Great Court, and admire the old -- well-wrapped mummies and a rare Leonardo. After bantering with Beefeaters at the Tower of London, we do some riverside beach-combing. Strolling the trendy South Bank of the Thames takes us from the Tate Modern to the dizzying London Eye. London: Royal and Rambunctious -- We whisper secrets across the dome of St. Paul's Cathedral and eat our way through Soho. Then we check out the treasures of the new British Library, roll with the drums at the Changing of the Guard, and cruise the Thames to Kew Gardens. Great Side Trips from London -- After starting with a double-decker bus tour in London, our camera zooms in on Cabinet War Rooms where Churchill plotted against Hitler, the Tate Gallery and the reconstructed Globe Theatre. With London as home base, Rick and his family take day trips to Stratford -- Shakespeare's birthplace -- Warwick Castle and Cambridge before moving on to York. Then, Gothic architecture is the topic as we wander through York Cathedral. Along the way, we stop for traditional English tea. After a steam engine trip through the moors, we board the Eurostar to zoom under the Channel. Northwest England -- Rick brings his family along to enjoy the diversity of north England. They visit Ironbridge Gorge -- the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution -- and Blackpool, a high energy beach town with neon night life, vintage trolly cars, ballroom dancing and a world-class roller coaster. A scenic drive takes us to the calm Cumbrian Lake District where we enjoy B&Bs, Wordsworth's cottage, hearty walks and sheep shearing. Finally, we explore the Norman cathedral at Durham for its magnificent architecture and Evensong service. South England: Dover to Lands' End -- From the white cliffs of Dover to Land's End, we ponder Roman, Norman, and Nazi invasions. After exploring Admiral Nelson's flagship, we chase wild ponies across the moors and discover an ancient stone circle. For refreshment, it's cream tea and Cornish pasties. Heart of England and South Wales -- After King Arthur country at Glastonbury, we go back in time to prehistoric Stonehenge. We sample hard apple cider in Wells, meet an eccentric lord in the Cotswolds, and visit an evocative ruined abbey in South Wales. North Wales: Feisty and Poetic -- From towering Mount Snowdon, to evocative medieval castles, to sweeping Victorian promenades, North Wales is a poem written in landscape. We'll climb a mountain aboard a steam train, learn some Welsh, follow a miner deep into a slate mine, herd sheep with a very clever dog, and work in a pop pilgrimage to the Beatles' Liverpool. England's Bath and York -- Medieval York and Georgian Bath -- easy side-trips from London -- pack an exciting pair of sightseeing punches. We'll explore Roman hot springs, cruise quiet canals, marvel at England's finest Gothic church, and get a surprising dose of Viking history as we enjoy England's easy urban delights.

DVD. Questar Video. From London's bustle to the seclusion of Sherwood Forest, discover all the glory that is England. Tour palaces, castles, cathedrals, and universities famous worldwide. Explore the pirate coves of Cornwall, and the green countryside of Devon. Gaze at the mysterious monoliths of Stonehenge. Revisit Roman and Regency times in Bath. And follow in the steps of the Bronte sisters, Shakespeare, and other immortal people from this influential island nation. Approximately 2 hours

DVD. Globe Trekker Video. Sitting at the edge of continental Europe, England is a tiny island nation which gave birth to an Empire that once ruled half of the world. Today, almost a quarter of the world's population speaks its language. Traveller Ian Wright takes us on a journey through Britain, from the white cliffs of Dover to the stunning coast of Cornwall ending in the Welsh mountain town of Snowdonia. Meanwhile, Justine Shapiro embarks on a historic journey across England exploring its rich past. Along the way... Experience British eccentricity at the Glastonbury Music Festival. Visit the Abbey of Whitby which inspired the novel Dracula. Join a Beatles "Magical Mystery Tour" in Liverpool. Attend a jousting festival at Berkeley Castle. Visit the Eden project - the worlds largest greenhouse adn home to over 5,000 different plant species.

T4avel Video. DVD. Join popular PBS personality Rick Steves on a grand tour of the British Isles, and get a real feel for the people he meets. Find a true understanding of treasured local customs in North Wales; Edinburgh, Scotland; Dublin and Belfast; Western Ireland; London; Cotswold Villages; and legendary Bath. Rick Steves, is the #1 TV Travel Personality in the U.S. and Canada. He has become the acknowledged expert on independent, lower cost travel that purposely wanders off the beaten path. He's hosted 50 episodes of the popular PBS TV series Travels in Europe, and has written 12 best-selling travel guides, including Europe Through the Back Door. 3? hours DVD, 80 minutes VHS.

DVD. The Greatest Journeys on Earth. 48 Minutes. The Journeys of Charles Dickens In 1836, the start of the longest reigning queen of England coincides with the beginning of the career of the greatest British author since Shakespeare : Charles Dickens. In discovering the characters created by Dickens and the author's haunts, the viewer becomes a privileged witness to the economic, scientific, and cultural effervescence that marked Victoria's reign. They became a blueprint for today's London and present day England. The Greatest Journeys on Earth This collection of thirteen one-hour documentaries suggests unusual itineraries through some of the most beautiful places on earth. Each journey takes the viewer beyond the usual commonplace clichTs of travel destinations. Instead, through geography, history, architecture, culture, celebrations, leisure activities and gastronomy, viewers are able to appreciate the art of living in each destination. With interviews, visits, lavish meals and celebrations, viewers become aware of the richly-textured history of these great destinations. Each program investigates the history and progress of a skill, a means of expression, or a practical discovery that has become an integral part of economic life in a world-famous region. In this way, each story paints a historical portrait and reveals a way of life. The Greatest Journeys on Earth brings viewers into the network of inns and castles in each destination. Gastronomy, leisure, and reminders of celebrities who marked the history of these sites allow viewers to relive, in the present, the magnificent times of the past.

DVD. The Seasoned Traveler. 30 Minutes. Whether you have a green thumb or not, you'll enjoy seeing what some people can do in the garden. The Seasoned Traveler journeys to some of the biggest and smallest green spaces in England, from the grand garden at central England's Chatsworth House to the diminutive Crook Hall and Gardens in the north. Rakes and garden gloves are not required to watch this episode. Highlights include Grimsthorpe Castle Park and Gardens, Chatsworth House, and Durham's Crook Haal & Gardens, a small parcel that includes a Shakespeare Garden filled with plants and flowers from the Bard's time. George Bauer, the Traveler, is a radio and television journalist with 30 years of experience. He's been a reporter and anchor on local stations and national networks in the United States and Great Britain. Now he has decided to change course and give in to a nagging desire--to travel and tell others about exciting places across the globe. The Seasoned Traveler is a unique series created especially for today's over-50 explorer. Award-winning broadcast journalist and travel aficionado George Bauer presents destinations and useful travel tips in a style that is informative, fast-paced and fun. The series caters to both the active explorer and the traveler who prefers a more relaxed pace.

DVD. Visions of. 79 Minutes. From the Cliffs of Dover to the magnificent stretch of the Thames River, from Stonehenge to Big Ben, Brighton, Bath - and beyond ?VISIONS OF ENGLAND offers a tour of Southern England, the North Country and Midlands, and London as never before. A helicopter-mounted camera surveys the England of history and mysteries, literature and fairy tales, castles and conquerors. Stunning visuals are set to an Anglocentric soundtrack, including Gilbert and Sullivan melodies. VISIONS OF ENGLAND is the Anglophile?s ultimate tour. In the South, highlights include Cheddar Gorge;the ports of Southampton where the Titanic and Mayflower journeys began;and the chalk figures that can only be truly appreciated from an aerial vantage point. In the North, the tour visits The Beatles? Liverpool and other commercial cities that birthed more than one generation of great popular music. In London, popular tourist attractions are transformed by the new perspective. Literary highlights of the itinerary include Nottingham Castle, William Shakespeare?s birthplace ( Stratford Upon Avon), the moors of Lorna Doone, the sites of Chaucer?s Canterbury Tales, Jane Austen?s romantic landscapes, and more;sports enthusiasts will thrill to a center court experience at Wimbledon;and royal watchers enjoy a king?s ransom of castles.

DVD. South England: Dover to Lands' End--From the white cliffs of Dover to Land's End, we ponder Roman, Norman, and Nazi invasions. After exploring Admiral Nelson's flagship, we chase wild ponies across the moors and discover an ancient stone circle. For refreshment, it's cream tea and Cornish pasties. Heart of England and South Wales--After King Arthur country at Glastonbury, we go back in time to prehistoric Stonehenge. We sample hard apple cider in Wells, meet an eccentric lord in the Cotswolds, and visit an evocative ruined abbey in South Wales. Scotland's Islands and Highlands--In Scotland, legends of Bonnie Prince Charlie swirl with pipers and kilts around crumbling castles. After tossing a caber (log) at a Scottish clan gathering, we remember Highland massacres. We play hide-and-seek with the Loch Ness Monster, tour a whiskey distillery, and take a ferry to sacred Iona. Length 90 minutes. DVD.

DVD. WARNING: Some scenes in this program shows hawks catching prey, which may not be suitable for all viewers. This video is dedicated to Falconry, the ancient art of hunting in the wild with a trained Hawk or Falcon You'll follow two North American Redtail Hawks, by day & by night, as they search for prey in the woods and open countryside of England. Many hours were spent with the Falconers and their birds to ensure that ther would be lots of action sequences and to guarantee that they would all be authentic. These birds hunt primarily for food, which is used to feed not only them but numerous other hawks, owls and falcons, Many are injured and neglected birds, who are cared for at the Hagley Falconry and Bird Rehabilition Centre in West Midlands, England.

DVD. Global Treasures. 10 Minutes. In England, close to the village of Silbury Hill in the county of Wiltshire, a 5,000 year old monument rises from the ground. It is a hill that is almost 40m high and is Europe's largest artificial prehistoric earthwork, built around 2, 800 B.C. The grass covered limestone hill was created for ritual ceremonies and its rocks originated from a huge stone circle that dates back to a Megalithic culture that encompassed the village of Avebury in which ancient rituals were performed right up to the time of Christianity. The White Horses Of Wiltshire are located on several sites in the English county. They are large, white contours of horses that can be seen from far away in the undulating countryside. The 100m long horses consist of limestone and their origin dates back to the 11th century or perhaps even earlier as they are very similar to images found in Stone Age drawings. Scientists believe that the builders of Stonehenge, which is only some 25 km distant, were the same that also constructed Avebury, the so-called `Beaker People'.

DVD. Secrets Of Lost Empires Colosseum Ancient Romans flocked to this massive amphitheater by the tens of thousands, eagerly awaiting a bloody spectacle. As each gory show played on, the audience was sure to stay cool-thanks to a billowing canopy that protected them from the blazing Mediterranean sun. But how did the Roman builders completely cover the Colosseum? Even today's engineers don't usually attempt to roof an entire arena- and those that do rely on modern materials. Not a shred of the ancient roof has survived, so NOVA tries out two competing concepts. Every clue is precious-whether below the streets of Rome or in a puzzling painting from Pompeii. Stonehenge It's one of the most mysterious places on earth: a strange circle of stones, standing over the plains of England. Legends have linked Stonehenge to everyone from pagan druids to Merlin, but science has recently determined that this enigmatic temple was built by early Britons some 4,500 years ago. The question of how has been a matter of mere conjecture...until now. NOVA sends archaeologist Julian Richards, engineer Mark Whitby, and stonemason Roger Hopkins (of This Old House) on a mission: to move, raise, and cap a Stonehenge-like structure, armed only with Stone Age tools.

DVD. BNT Production In August 2005- as well as the usual mix of Yorkshire county championship and one day fixtures- the festival included a charity match between a Lashings XI and an Old England XI. The game, in aid of The Dickie Bird Foundation, featured many of the world's best players, both past and present. Dickie once again donned the famous white coat and hat to take his place in the middle. Television presenter Harry Gration joins Dickie Bird MBE to guide us through this remarkable event and meets the people who organize, play in and watch willow meet leather every year at North Marine Road- home to Scarborough Cricket Club and the World's Greatest Cricket Festival.

DVD. Pastime Videos This video is a moving picture postcard view of "Cotswolds Towns and Villages" The Cotswolds cover 790 square miles of beautiful English countryside mainly within the county of Gloucestershire. The whole area is renowned worldwide for the distinctive architecture of its towns and villages which date back to Roman times and beyond. This video will enrich the pleasure of a visit but also some of the hidden corners. This is enhanced with historical information where appropriate. We follow a circular route through small and large villages as well as the main wool and market towns of Chipping Campden, Moreton-in-marsh, Stow on the Wold and Bourton-on-the-Water. On the way we'll see many fascinating places, some of which appear almost untouched by the passage of time, all helping to keep the Cotswold special.

DVD. Global Treasures. 10 Minutes. The famous Roman emperor Hadrian gave his name to what would become an even more famous wall, a powerful fortification in the north of England that served as protection against the `Barbarians' and extended right up to the Scottish border. Construction of the wall in the 2nd century A.D. signified hope for a lasting and secure defense against the invading Celts. Hadrian?s enormous line of defense covered an area between the North Sea coast and the Irish Sea and part of it stretched across Cumbria and Northumberland. The wall was meant to re-establish Roman power and ten thousand soldiers were commanded to protect it. Originally, the wall was 4? metres high and approximately 3 metres wide and its length of around 120 kilometres was a remarkable accomplishment. Even by Roman standards the establishment of the wall along the empire's north-eastern border was an ambitious plan. Improvements and changes were constantly made during construction work on the seemingly endless fortification. The western section of the mighty wall was originally built with peat that was later replaced by stone. In spite of intensive military efforts by the Romans, Northern tribes such as the Picts managed to break through the defensive line. To ensure comprehensive defence of the wall, the Roman commanders ordered that a small road be built along it to aid the quick dispersal of their soldiers. Although various sections of the wall have been excavated, today it passes across the natural landscape of the English countryside almost as it did during the time of Hadrian.

DVD. World Destinations. 27 Minutes. The Cotswolds are the largest areas of Britain, stretching over a hundred miles from Chipping Camden to the city of Bath.

DVD. Narrowboats. 60 Minutes. When it comes to the old traditional ways of life, there are few examples that are compatible with the day-to-day living of the 21st Century. However, there is an exception, where ancient practices go hand-in-hand with all the advantages of modern technology and for the thousands of people in Britain today who live aboard narrowboats on the nation's inland waterways, there is nothing to compare with the delights of a life afloat. Join this journey of discovery on the canals and rivers of Great Britain to enter an almost secret world that despite being so firmly rooted in the past is definitely set fair for the future. Packed with information for would-be 'Liveaboards', covering everything from costs and legal requirements through to the type of craft available, there's also plenty of opportunity to take to the water and enjoy the unspoiled beauty of the British countryside. Whether you dream of living on a narrowboat or have simply wondered what it would be like to continuously cruise the waterways, this program has something for everyone, offering an up-close and personal view of a very different way of life.

DVD. Global Treasures. 10 Minutes. In the south of England, amidst the hills of WILTSHIRE, surrounded by woodland and mature trees, stands the most significant prehistoric example of Megalithic culture, STONEHENGE. Looking almost as it must have done more than 4,000 years ago at the time of the New Stone Age and Bronze Age, here Man created a shrine for a deity dedicated to a religion based upon nature and sun worship. Like gates built by Titans, these gigantic stones take us back to the Dark Ages.

DVD. Mysteries. 60 Minutes. Explore the connection between Europe's many "henges" as historical and archeological experts discuss their possible function. Discover the theory of the slaughter stone and decide for yourself if Stonehenge was the site of human sacrifice. Examine the facts that place the erection of Stonehenge in the Bronze Age. And, learn how the monument was built in stages over centuries. Through examining the evidence, some of the world's top scholars debate what purpose Stonehenge served. "Stonehenge" asks the question, "What is Stonehenge?" Was it a religious calendar? A burial ground? Or an ancient astrological tracking system? Find out on "Stonehenge." A documentary series separating truth from fiction, solving intricate mysteries -- places, objects, events and/or people -- that have captivated people around the globe for centuries. "Mysteries" seeks out the latest evidence, not simply repeating existing myths, legends and "facts", but by securing the testimony of top experts -- charismatic and entertaining scientists, historians, crime investigators.

DVD. Terra Mystica. 26 Minutes. In the south of England, amidst the hills of Wiltshire, surrounded by woodland and mature trees, stands the most significant prehistoric example of Megalithic culture, Stonehenge. Looking almost as it must have more than 4,000 years ago, at the time of the New Stone Age and Bronze Age, here man created a shrine for a deity dedicated to a religion based upon nature and sun worship. Like gates built by Titans, these gigantic stones take us back to the Dark Ages.

Weekend Explorer. 35 Minutes. Episode Highlights The storybook beautiful small town of Windermere in the heart of the Lake District was introduced to the world over 100 years ago through the children's books of Beatrix Potter, most notably "The Tale of Peter Rabbit". Visit the birthplace of Peter Rabbit and the other Beatrix Potter characters in this most English countryside. Sail on beautiful Lake Windermere, work with endangered birds at the World Owl Trust, hike the dales with the bizarre looking Highland cattle, learn about the devilish tricks of the real Tom Fool at Muncaster Castle, and meet the "World's Biggest Liar" in beautiful Eskdale National Park. Series Description Join the adventure as Emmy awarded host Jeffrey Lehmann takes you to incredibly scenic travel destinations around the world in this award winning series. Each episode features a unique destination's best-kept secrets and traditional landmarks. The "Weekend Explorer" series aired on over 210 PBS stations nationwide, HBO in Europe, Delta Airlines in-flight, and in numerous other foreign countries